#1Most Efficient
MegaLight AP-HCE99-WT
211 sq ft · 89 kWh/yr
Room air cleaners whose ENERGY STAR room size rating is 200-349 sq ft, sold in the US. Ranked cheapest to run first, estimated at 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026).
61 ENERGY STAR certified models, from about $16 to $40 a year to run at the US average electricity rate. CADR (PM2.5) is shown for reference — a higher number clears smoke and fine particles faster, independent of running cost. See how we calculate running costs.
#1Most Efficient
211 sq ft · 89 kWh/yr
#2Most Efficient
214 sq ft · 101 kWh/yr
#3Most Efficient
237 sq ft · 103.3 kWh/yr
#4
228 sq ft · 108 kWh/yr
#5Most Efficient
212 sq ft · 109 kWh/yr
| Rank | Brand | Model | Room size | CADR (PM2.5) | Energy use | Est. cost/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaLight Most Efficient | AP-HCE99-WT | 211 sq ft | 137 | 89 kWh/yr | $16 |
| 2 | AROEVE Most Efficient | DH-JH021US-A00 | 214 sq ft | 145 | 101 kWh/yr | $18 |
| 3 | Blueair Most Efficient | 3132111100 | 237 sq ft | 156 | 103.3 kWh/yr | $19 |
| 4 | Blueair | 3232111101 | 228 sq ft | 157 | 108 kWh/yr | $20 |
| 5 | Aeocky Most Efficient | LunaPure-EJH001 | 212 sq ft | 139 | 109 kWh/yr | $20 |
| 6 | Blueair | 3232111100 | 225 sq ft | 154 | 110 kWh/yr | $20 |
| 7 | Blueair Most Efficient | 4512311000 | 250 sq ft | 162 | 110 kWh/yr | $20 |
| 8 | Atmosphere | 124746** | 211 sq ft | 136 | 122 kWh/yr | $22 |
| 9 | Bosch | Air 4000 | 242 sq ft | 163 | 124 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 10 | Midea | KJ200G-Z41 | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 11 | iSinlive | vortex V2 | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 12 | CUCKOO | CAC-AB0610FI | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 13 | Midea | 793K18A | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 14 | Senville | SENAP-250G-Z41 | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 15 | Midea | KJ250G-Z43 | 234 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 16 | Pelonis | KJ250G-Z43 | 234 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 17 | PureCode | APU-Z43WUS | 234 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 18 | Greenlite | G-Pure-22W | 231 sq ft | 150 | 126 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 19 | Midea | CAF-A40US(H) | 200 sq ft | 130 | 127 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 20 | Toshiba | CAF-A40US(H) | 200 sq ft | 130 | 127 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 21 | Pelonis | CAF-A40US(H) | 200 sq ft | 130 | 127 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 22 | Dreame Most Efficient | CVM10B | 212 sq ft | 147 | 128 kWh/yr | $23 |
| 23 | Greenlite | G-Pure1-22W | 245 sq ft | 167 | 129 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 24 | Midea Most Efficient | KJ250G-Z42 | 226 sq ft | 147 | 131 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 25 | Pelonis Most Efficient | KJ250G-Z42 | 226 sq ft | 147 | 131 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 26 | Pro Aire Most Efficient | 1PAPUV15 | 226 sq ft | 147 | 131 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 27 | Clorox | 11030 | 229 sq ft | 151 | 132 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 28 | Windmill | SAP2V1 | 202 sq ft | 143 | 132 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 29 | Wozoyo | 200004-2 | 220 sq ft | 147 | 132 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 30 | LEVOIT | LAP-C311S-WUSR | 271 sq ft | 175 | 132 kWh/yr | $24 |
| 31 | Alen | BreatheSmart 35i | 233 sq ft | 157 | 136 kWh/yr | $25 |
| 32 | Honeywell | HPA4200B | 223 sq ft | 148 | 137 kWh/yr | $25 |
| 33 | Dreo | DR-HAP007S | 222 sq ft | 151 | 140 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 34 | Longstar | EP-KJTS01-140-25W | 229 sq ft | 154 | 144 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 35 | MaxLite | AP215SF4B | 229 sq ft | 154 | 144 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 36 | LEVOIT | LAP-C341S-WUSZ | 250 sq ft | 161 | 145 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 37 | Dreo | DR-HAP005AS | 236 sq ft | 153 | 146 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 38 | Leedarson | AP2025 | 219 sq ft | 144 | 148 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 39 | MaxLite | AP215SF3B | 219 sq ft | 144 | 148 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 40 | Dreo | DR-HAP010S | 202 sq ft | 140 | 148 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 41 | Dreame Most Efficient | CVF20B | 347 sq ft | 223 | 149 kWh/yr | $27 |
| 42 | WOOZOO | APF-20 | 229 sq ft | 150 | 150.21 kWh/yr | $28 |
| 43 | Dreo | DR-HAP007AS | 222 sq ft | 149 | 152 kWh/yr | $28 |
| 44 | Govee | H7128 | 220 sq ft | 148 | 154 kWh/yr | $28 |
| 45 | Dreo | DR-HAP009AS | 225 sq ft | 153 | 159 kWh/yr | $29 |
| 46 | Dreo | DR-HAP009 | 245 sq ft | 165 | 162 kWh/yr | $30 |
| 47 | Dreo | DR-HAP009S | 245 sq ft | 165 | 162 kWh/yr | $30 |
| 48 | AirDoctor | AD1500 | 264 sq ft | 172 | 166 kWh/yr | $30 |
| 49 | Clorox | 11010 | 319 sq ft | 212 | 169 kWh/yr | $31 |
| 50 | Govee | H7122 | 326 sq ft | 211 | 175 kWh/yr | $32 |
| 51 | WOOZOO | APF-25 | 305 sq ft | 199 | 179 kWh/yr | $33 |
| 52 | Atmosphere | 316500K* | 298 sq ft | 196 | 184 kWh/yr | $34 |
| 53 | Coway | AP-1125G | 287 sq ft | 193 | 195 kWh/yr | $36 |
| 54 | Midea | KJ350G-S1 | 322 sq ft | 209 | 202 kWh/yr | $37 |
| 55 | TaoTronics | TT-AP003 | 322 sq ft | 209 | 202 kWh/yr | $37 |
| 56 | LAGO | LAPKJ350GS1BLK | 322 sq ft | 209 | 202 kWh/yr | $37 |
| 57 | PureCode | APU-S1WUS | 322 sq ft | 209 | 202 kWh/yr | $37 |
| 58 | Midea | 793K19A | 322 sq ft | 209 | 202 kWh/yr | $37 |
| 59 | Sharp | KJ400G-L1A-SH Lite | 332 sq ft | 224 | 205 kWh/yr | $38 |
| 60 | Clorox | 11091 | 330 sq ft | 216 | 216 kWh/yr | $40 |
| 61 | Blueair | 5431111000 | 335 sq ft | 227 | 220 kWh/yr | $40 |